Whitney Bros. v. United States Secretary of Agriculture

Opinion

GREGORY W. CARMAN, Judge.

This matter is before the court on a motion for judgment upon the agency record. Defendant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA” or “Defendant”), moves pursuant to USCIT R. 56.1 to request that this Court affirm the agency decision by the USDA, which denied Plaintiff trade adjustment assistance (“TAA”) benefits. Plaintiff, Whitney Brothers, Inc. (“Whitney Brothers” or “Plaintiff’), argues in opposition that Defendant’s agency determination was not supported by substantial evidence and otherwise failed to adequately explain its reasoning. Plaintiff…